Category: Cigar Reviews

After debuting earlier this year as part of the annual Firecracker series, the Independence blend is returning as a regular production cigar. United Cigars announced that Independence will become a permanent offering in the Arnold André premium cigar lineup, with shipments to retailers scheduled to begin on August 27. The release follows the limited Independence Firecracker, which was created to celebrate the 250th anniversary of the United States. Unlike

Today, we are reviewing the Davidoff Year of the Horse 2026 edition in the Toro Especial format. In recent years, there has been a notable increase in the release of Chinese Zodiac “Year of” cigars. Davidoff is essentially the company that put this format on the map. It introduced the Year of the Dragon in 2012 to the Asian market, but the following year a global worldwide release was done

Photo Credit: Cigar Coop The Association of Dominican Cigar Manufacturers (PROCIGAR), together with the Ministry of Culture, the General Directorate of Museums, and the Monument to the Heroes of the Restoration Museum are introducing the Immersive Experience: Santiago de los Caballeros and the Tobacco Tradition. The experience will remain open to the public as a permanent attraction at the Monument to the Heroes of the Restoration Museum. The Museum is

Today, we review the Knuckle Sandwich 58. By now, most cigar enthusiasts know Knuckle Sandwich as the cigar brand of celebrity restaurateur Guy Fieri. For his brand, Fieri has teamed up with his friend Erik Espinosa of Espinosa Cigars. Espinosa handles the production of the Knuckle Sandwich cigars and it is a major brand in the Espinosa portfolio. One of the more anticipated cigars each year is the Knuckle Sandwich

The Cigar Association of America (CAA) made its case against proposed U.S. tariffs on premium cigars this week, with President Scott Pearce testifying before the federal government’s Section 301 Committee during what was the final public hearing on a proposed tariff schedule. The proposal would impose a 12.5% tariff on imports from most cigar-producing countries. During his testimony, Pearce argued that premium cigars should be exempt from the tariffs, saying

The Cigar Industry Report (Edition 697) is a one-stop place to read about Cigar Coop’s activity over the past week. It combines the news reports, cigar reviews, and assessment updates we provide throughout the week. Ordinarily, this report is published every Saturday at 8 a.m. Eastern Time. The Headlines Cigar Coop Sampler & Contest We are officially announcing a Cigar Coop Coalition Sampler Pack from Smoke Inn Cigars and a

Today, we are reviewing The Big Glizzy from Sheetz, a limited-edition hot dog offering. Sheetz is a chain of convenience stores found in the Eastern Mid-Atlantic States. These stores focus on made-to-order (MTO) food, including hot dogs. However, for Pittsburgh Pirates all-star pitcher Paul Skenes, the six-inch hot dogs Sheetz was offering were not big enough. He challenged Sheetz to come up with a larger hot dog offering, and that’s

La Capitana Toro (2025) by Villiger Cigars Today we review the La Capitana in the Toro size from Villiger Cigars. As many know, Villiger Cigars has been in business since 1887. While it has firmly established itself in the machine-made space, it has also been in the premium handmade sector for quite a while. Over the years, Villiger has built a portfolio of many brands. We have also seen Villiger

This week on Smoke Night LIVE, we welcome Christian Eiroa of CLE Cigar Co., one of the most influential voices in Honduran tobacco and a cigar maker whose family legacy stretches back more than a century. From his years helping shape Camacho to building CLE, Eiroa, and Asylum into distinct brands of their own, Christian has remained one of the industry’s most outspoken champions of authentic Corojo and old-school craftsmanship.